Pharmacy Technician - Prior Authorization - Work From Home Arizona

omplete, timely, and accurate documentation.

• Reviews potential prior authorization denial language to ensure NCQA requirements are met.

• Follows prior authorization workflow, policies, and procedures during the course of the workday.

• Answers a potentially high volume of prior authorization inquiry calls from provider's offices, pharmacies, and internal partners and uses various computer resources to communicate prior authorization status or decisions.

• Maintains a balance of productivity, quality, and timeliness of work.

• Participates in training and continuing education as required.

• Participates in team/departmental meetings as required.

• Excellent attendance is a must.

• Successful pharmacy technicians will be proficient in drug name and diagnosis pronunciation, recognizing medical terminology, and navigating multiple computer resources to document conversations and prior authorization decisions.

• Successful pharmacy technicians will possess good written and verbal communication skills.- Hours of operation for Aetna Pharmacy Prior Authorization are between 5:00am to 7:00pm (may vary by time zone). Pharmacy Technicians work 8 hours shifts that may fall in between these hours of operations. Overnight shifts may also be available, but not guaranteed. Work schedule is approximate, and hours/days may change based on company needs. All full-time employees are required to complete forty (40) hours per week as scheduled, including on weekends and holidays. Part time positions are not available. Position requires the ability to work extended hours when necessary.

• Rotating weekend schedule may be required.

• Candidate must have their own home internet access with minimum speed of 100mbps download (internet can be hard wired with Ethernet cord).

• Candidate must also have a secure workspace/office in their home.

• Candidate must have high level skill with working with PC (ex. using mouse and keyboard, accessing, and navigating through multiple systems and screens).Physical Demands: Frequent speaking and listening using a headset, sitting for long periods of time working at a computer, use of hands and fingers across keyboard or mouse, using computer monitors for up to 3 hours without a break.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Required Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician certification and Arizona or applicable state Pharmacy Technician license, current and in good standing, are required and must be maintained
• Between 1-5+ years of Pharmacy Prior Authorization processing experience
• Ability to Multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to adjust based on business or department needs
• Good organization skillsPreferred Qualifications

Retail or Hospital experience
Managed Care or Medicaid experience
AS400 experience
Proficiency in using computerized resources and software applications
Proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Knowledge in pharmacy practices, procedures, and ability to read and understand clinical information
Working knowledge of drug dosage forms, drug strength, generic and brand name equivalent.Education

High School diploma, G.E.D.Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:$18.50 - $35.29This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.Great benefits for great peopleWe take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefitsWe anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/04/2025Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.